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Bernice A. King, chief
executive officer of the King Center today issued the following
statement on the death of President Nelson Mandela:

Atlanta, GA- Dec. 6, 2013 -“I
join with people of all races worldwide in mourning the death of
this great lion of African liberation, but celebrating his
magnificent life of service to the cause of freedom, human rights
and justice for all humanity. Nelson Mandela’s life and leadership
exemplified the highest courage, dignity and dedication to human
liberation. His name will always resonate in my heart, as it does in
the hearts of millions of people all over the world. His death marks
the end of an era, when leaders of unsurpassed courage and integrity
walked among us.”